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Monday, October 27, 2008

The last few posts have reminded us that as followers of Christ, our faith should have a serious influence on our political views and the way we vote. These are the seven key themes of Catholic social teaching from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops:

1. Life and dignity of the human person2. Call to family, community, and participation3. Rights and responsibilities - to one another, families, and society4. Prioritizing the needs of the poor and vulnerable5. The dignity of work and the rights of workers6. Solidarity with all humanity, regardless of national, racial, ethnic, and ideological differences7. Care of God's creation